Program Supervisor IV - Unit Maintenance Supervisor - Huntsville (028983)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves establishing

program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing

schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; evaluating program activities;

developing budget requests; coordinating program activities; and supervising the work of others.

Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent

judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates unit maintenance projects; develops

and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; conducts

inspections of unit maintenance work and construction projects to determine compliance with

applicable codes, laws, rules, and regulations; and reports inspection findings to staff and

management.

B. Oversees the work of unit maintenance and construction program staff; reviews work

requirements; coordinates work and advises management on specifics of proposed and ongoing

unit and facility maintenance and construction projects; coordinates work assignments with other

supervisors to ensure efficient and effective use of all resources; and ensures projects are

planned, executed, and documented in compliance with agency policies and procedures.

C. Confers with program staff on unit maintenance and construction project issues and problems

to identify and implement solutions; and ensures compliance with applicable safety rules,

regulations, and standards.

D. Develops and maintains project records, documents, and files in compliance with agency

policies and procedures; prepares program budget requests to include availability of materials,

equipment, and supplies; and prepares and reviews reports detailing maintenance and

construction activities, quality assurance, and work progress.

E. Supervises the work of others; and provides training and technical assistance in the program

area.

F. Assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Five years full-time, wage-earning facilities maintenance, facilities maintenance

administration, or construction experience. Thirty semester hours from a college or

university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education

Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be

substituted for each year of experience on a year-for-year basis for a maximum substitution

of three years.

1. Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees or inmates.

2. Water or wastewater plant operations or maintenance experience preferred.

3. Current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) water or wastewater license

preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of maintenance and construction codes, regulations, and standards.

2. Knowledge of construction and facility maintenance policies, procedures, and operations.

3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, codes, and statutes.

4. Knowledge of construction practices, materials, plans, and specifications.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,

rules, and regulations preferred.

1. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

2. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the

public.

1. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

2. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

3. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

4. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

5. Skill in the use of test instruments and equipment.

6. Skill to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications.

7. Skill to organize maintenance and construction programs and projects.

8. Skill to supervise the work of others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull,

bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read,

speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle,

and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and

moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone,

working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, excessive cold, excessive or intermittent

noise, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, silica, asbestos, working on ladders or

scaffolding, working below ground, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include

computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, test instruments,

amp probe, multimeter, drill press, router, pipe threading machine, welding machines, vacuum

pumps, sewer clean out machine, table saw, radial arm saw, power saws, grinders, rotary

hammer, hammers, wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, assorted hand tools, laundry and food

service equipment, dolly, and automobile.